OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2018

Emmett Raymond Gustin, 77, born April 15th, 1940, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on New Year’s Day 2018 while doing what he loved (tending to cattle) and in the place that he loved (on his family farm in his John Deere Tractor).  He was an avid jokester.  He often joked about being born on Tax Day; we are...

Dec 29, 2017

Virginia Elizabeth Barth, age 96 of Neshkoro, died peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Patriot Place in Berlin with her husband: Jerry, by her side. Private family services will be held at a later date with burial in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Neshkoro.

Dec 29, 2017

Brian J. Zawacki, age 73 of Wautoma, formerly of Chicago, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2017. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dec 22, 2017

Joseph Raymond Cassidy, of Wautoma, died peacefully Friday evening Dec. 22, 2017, surrounded by his wife and family. His memory will be kept alive by his loving wife of 57 years, Karen (nee Fosbinder) and their five sons: Timothy (Laura) of Brookfield, Wisconsin, Terrence (Kimberly) of Wautoma, Wisconsin, Thomas (deceased), Joseph of Jackson, Wisconsin, and James (Tanya) of Sussex,...

Dec 21, 2017

Bernita Janice Dreger, age 91 of Neshkoro, formerly of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her home in Neshkoro surrounded by her family. She was born on March 16, 1926 in Beaver Dam to Franklin and Margaret (Davis) Root. After high school Bernita married Marvin “Bud” Dreger in Covington, KY. The couple owned and operated Triangle...

Dec 20, 2017

Landon Scott McManis, son of Seth McManis and Elizabeth Verburgt, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2017 at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dec 18, 2017

Patricia Ann Klingforth, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Wild Rose Manor. She was born June 9, 1945 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Helen (Bulakowski) Langer, who moved the family to Glendale Heights, IL in 1959. She graduated from Glenbard High School in 1963. She worked in sales for Combined...

Dec 18, 2017

“Fearlessly I traveled each and every road." Elaine Edith Jones died peacefully on December 18, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Under hospice care, she was surrounded by loving family including her devoted husband John at the time of her death.

Family and friends will remember Elaine's zest for life and adventure, her spontaneity, and her...

Dec 17, 2017

Geraldine B. Dutkiewicz, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.

She was born February 1, 1926 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Uttke) Karolewicz. She married Edward J. Dutkiewicz on June 12, 1948 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2004. Geraldine...

Dec 16, 2017

Ronald “Ron” R. Richter, age 74 of Wautoma, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Silver Lake Manor following a 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ron was born on April 21, 1943 in Milwaukee to Rolf and Peggy Richter. After High School, he also enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and retired after 32 years of service as CSM...

Dec 15, 2017

C.W. Riley(Bill) died on December 15, 2017.  His survivors include his wife Virginia (Ginger) of Wautoma, Wisconsin; three children, Erin (Tom) Cara of Niles, Illinois; Kaycee Marks (Chuck Sulzer) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; Michael (Ginger) Riley of McGehee, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Legion Marks (Charo Mc Ghee), Ashlea (Rob) Klootwyk, Carly Cara, Sean Cara; and two great-grandchildren, Simon Klootwyk, Sawyer...

Dec 11, 2017

Richard Frank Nelson, age 68, of Neshkoro, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at his residence. Private family services will be held.

Dec 11, 2017

Ellen Mary Kant, age 91,  died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born July 25, 1926 the daughter of Vincent and Cecelia (Suda) Blasing. She married Edward Kant on April 8, 1944 in Farmingdale, New York just before he left to fight in World War II. They were married almost...

Dec 10, 2017

Mae E. Allen, age 82, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at the Wild Rose Manor.

She was born July 21, 1935 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Pauline (Kested) Pettenger. She married Gary Wayne Allen on Feb. 14, 1954 in Rockford, IL. He preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2008.

Dec 9, 2017

Ronald J. Verburgt, age 67, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 4, 1950 in Berlin, the son of John and Ruth (Grevenow) Verburgt. He married Peggy L. Schnetzer on July 10, 1971 in Waukau.

Ron served as  a Combat Medic...

Dec 6, 2017

Audrey Wilson, age 84, of Coloma went home to our Lord and Savior on December 6, 2017. There she will join her husband George of over 61 years.

She is survived by her three daughters, Gloria (Karl) Kromrie, Gail (Doug) Houghton and Gwen (Larry) King. She will be greatly missed by all of us and her friends...

Dec 5, 2017

John “Jack” A. Anderson, age 82 of Wild Rose, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Rosemore Village, Wild Rose. He was born on October, 29, 1935 in Rockford to Ira and Rhoda (Sundquist) Anderson. After graduating from high school, Jack joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after 2 years of service....

Dec 5, 2017

Harry N. Peck Sr., longtime Wautoma businessman, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home.

He was born January 11, 1923 to Alfred M. and Mary (Calvano) Peck. Harry grew up in Kenosha, WI and attended Ripon College from 1940 until December 7, 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served with the 406th...

Dec 3, 2017

Goldie Lenore Warzynski, age 96 of King, formerly of Wautoma, died on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. She was born on November 5, 1921 in Andes, MT to Ingval and Anna (Jensen) Gabrielson. After high school, Goldie enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1945. On June 22, 1946...

Dec 2, 2017

Richard Lee Mucha, age 66, passed away in his home in Wautoma on December 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Ruth and LeRoy Mucha, his sisters Lynn Mucha and Kathleen Ristow, and nephews Matthew Ristow and Alvin Schommer. He is survived by his sisters Sharon Mucha and Carol Mucha; brother-in-law Dwight (Barb) Ristow; nephews,...